A group of mostly elderly women from KwaMnyandu near Pietermaritzburg have dug up an old spring to end their village’s water supply woes. KwaMnyandu, South Africa (28 May 2020)…
The new Deep Space Ground Station – which will be based in South Africa – will support human spaceflight missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Westrrn Cape, South…
The Matroosberg Reserve has had beautiful snowfall, showing just how chilly the cold front hitting South Africa really is! Matroosberg, South Africa (27 May 2020) – A monster cold…
Temperatures have dropped significantly at the start of the week, with the South African Weather Service predicting snow in parts of the country. South Africa (26 May 2020) –…
A lot has changed since that first trip in 1929, but the cableway remains one of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions, transporting approximately a million people annually and counting. …
Dr Richard Smith from the UK has been working in South Africa and found a new species of seahorse; the seahorse is a cute little thing! Sodwana Bay, South…
Wildlife is thriving off the coast of Simon’s Town during the lockdown, and life’s a beach for these locals. Western Cape, South Africa (20 May 2020) – Wildlife is…
SANCCOB is planning to do three webinars for bird lovers over the coming weeks, these are the ones you can sign up for at the moment. South Africa (14…
Crowned Crane does an impressive job protecting her nest from a herd of elephants unaware of their size and threat to the hatchlings. Maasai Mara, Kenya (12 May 2020)…
Ngwenya was a highly successful anti-poaching canine who has crossed the rainbow bridge; her handler Lucky shared his final words, honouring her outstanding career. South Africa (11 May 2020)…
Where mind meets heart
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer
